A Smithtown music teacher is facing charges for allegedly raping a teen he met through one of his students.Police arrested 29-year-old Michael Setteducati Wednesday after authorities say the 15-year-old female victim told her parents the truth about the situation. The parents contacted police.
According to authorities, Setteducati has known the girl for almost a year. He met her through one of his students at Coronet Music of Smithtown, police say. They say the relationship became sexual in July. According to investigators, the pair was having sex at Setteducati's home. Police say Setteducati referred to the 15-year-old as his "girlfriend."
Setteducati is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 11. He is charged with rape.